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Township News – Lacey Township Police Department/Lacey Emergency Services – No-Shave November – October 29, 2021

Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause. We have, in a joint effort with members of our Township’s Emergency Services, participated in the national “No-Shave November” campaign. During our five years, we have successfully raised over $26,000. These funds were disseminated through various cancer charities including, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as directed by the No-Shave [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:08:13-05:00October 29th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 21, 2021 through October 28, 2021

Open Container: On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8:07 pm., Officers responded to the Mill Pond Trestle in Forked River, for a report of an unconscious male called in by Ocean County Security. Upon their arrival, officers met with an adult male and female who were both intoxicated. Open alcohol containers were located. Leonard Brown, 51, was issued a special complaint summons for possession of alcohol in a park and released. Welfare Check/Possession of CDS [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:06:38-05:00October 29th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 14 through October 21, 2021

MV Accident- On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 3:26 p.m., officers responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on Lacey Road, west of the Parkway. Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by an 84 year-old female left the lane of travel and collided with a tree. The sole occupant was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries. Stolen MV- On Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:09 a.m., Officer Bruce Carver conducted a [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-10-21T19:36:45-04:00October 21st, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 7 through October 14, 2021

MVA- On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 7:03 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the area of Manchester Avenue and Grove Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Investigation at the scene revealed a Honda Pilot was traveling northbound on Manchester Avenue. During this time, the vehicle crossed the center line, entered the southbound lane and collided with a utility pole. The pole was broken in half causing the [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-10-14T18:01:35-04:00October 14th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Officers Investigate Carjacking- October 11, 2021

On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the area of Lacey Road and Arlington Avenue for a report of a vehicle left in the middle of the road. The vehicle was described as a white BMW SUV with extensive damage and no one around it. Officers discovered that the BMW was reported stolen from Muttonville, New York. A witness described that two male subjects exited [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-10-11T18:47:00-04:00October 11th, 2021|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 30 through October 7, 2021

Theft- On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:01 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 N, to meet with asset protection regarding a theft of money from a cash register involving an employee. Officer Baldasari’s investigation revealed Juana Martinez, 19, had stolen a total of $485.00 over the course of a few days. Juana Martinez was placed under arrest for the theft and released on a summons. Theft- On Thursday, September 30, [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-10-07T20:55:41-04:00October 7th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Public Safety Announcement – October 7, 2021

On Thursday October 7, 2021, at 10:08am, Detectives from the Lacey Township Police Department were investigating a recent burglary and theft within Lacey Township, and attempted to speak with the suspect after observing him on Brentwood Road, Forked River. The male suspect obstructed the investigation by flight, and began running away from Detectives at the scene. Additional officers were called to the scene to assist in locating the suspect. The suspect was observed running in [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-10-07T16:27:12-04:00October 7th, 2021|Department News, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 23 through September 30, 2021

Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Nyeem Calhoun was dispatched to take a theft report. An employee of CVS reported that her mountain bicycle was stolen from outside the store. No suspects were noted. Suspicious Person- On Monday, September 27, 2021, at 3:58 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Tyler Walsh responded to Wawa, 444 Route 9, in reference to a suspicious male. Two juvenile females reported that they were approached by [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-09-30T17:45:45-04:00September 30th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 16 through September 23, 2021

Trespassing- On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 12:14 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Scott Anderson were dispatched to Spirits Liquors in reference to a trespassing complaint. Officers discovered that Moses Sutton, 28, was inside the store refusing to leave after being advised previously that he was not welcome on the property. Sutton was issued a complaint for Defiant Trespass. Theft- On Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2:49 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella was dispatched to a [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-09-23T15:17:52-04:00September 23rd, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 9 through September 16, 2021

Arrest- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart for a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. Officer Simonson identified the driver as Marco Espositocostaglio. During their interaction, Espositocostaglio was found in possession of narcotics. He was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Marco was released in accordance with bail reform. [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-09-16T13:46:53-04:00September 16th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off